About Capo & The Spritz
Capo & The Spritz is Vancouver's bold, vibrant Italian dining destination on Davie Street — a sun-soaked social hub where communal tables, a 22-seat spritz bar, and generous, crave-able Italian plates come together in one lively room. We're not just a restaurant. We're a gathering place built around aperitivo culture, modern trattoria cooking, and the belief that every guest is a friend at our table.
We're building toward something specific: a beloved Vancouver institution with 4.8+ stars, week-over-week growth, and a kitchen that makes people plan their next visit before they've finished the one they're on. If that kind of intentionality excites you, read on.
The Role
We're looking for a Sous Chef who is as comfortable leading a lunch rush as they are mentoring a new line cook through a challenging service. You'll be the right hand to our Chef de Cuisine — a daily presence on the floor, a keeper of standards, and a builder of culture in our kitchen.
This is not a clipboard role. You'll be cooking, coaching, and holding the line with your team every shift.
What You'll Do
- Lead and support daily kitchen operations across prep, service, and close
- Maintain and elevate the quality, consistency, and presentation of Capo's Italian menu — pasta, antipasti, and shareable small plates
- Train, develop, and inspire a tight-knit kitchen team that shares your commitment to craft
- Uphold food safety, sanitation, and FIFO standards at all times
- Collaborate with the Chef de Cuisine on menu evolution, seasonal adjustments, and special events
- Manage mise en place, inventory, ordering, and waste reduction
- Step into the Chef de Cuisine role when needed — you're the backup without the ego about it
- Contribute to a kitchen culture that mirrors our front-of-house energy: warm, energetic, and proud of what we put on the plate
Who You Are
- 3+ years of progressive kitchen experience, including at least 1 year in a supervisory role
- Genuine passion for Italian cuisine — pasta, antipasti, seasonal Italian ingredients, and traditional technique
- A natural leader who earns respect through skill, consistency, and calm under pressure
- Organized and systems-minded — you think in terms of setup, not just execution
- A communicator who gives clear direction and real feedback
- Adaptable to a high-volume, fast-paced environment without sacrificing quality
- Food Safe certified (BC) or able to obtain before start date
What We Offer
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- A creative, growth-oriented kitchen environment
- Opportunity to shape the menu alongside the Chef de Cuisine
- A team that actually gives a damn — about the food, the guests, and each other
- Staff meals and industry perks
- A role with real growth potential as we expand
The Capo Standard
We measure everything against our Vivid Vision. In the kitchen, that means:
- Communal First — you cook food that brings people to the table and keeps them there
- Sun-Soaked Warmth — the kitchen energy stays positive and the plate reflects it
- Easy to Repeat — consistency is the craft; you're proud of Tuesday as much as Saturday
- Distinctly Vancouver — you see opportunity in local sourcing and seasonal thinking
If those values resonate, this is your kitchen.
Pay: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
